Beginning his motor sport career at the age of 10 in the kart ranks, Michael won a number of events before switching to the Speedway Quarter Midgets at age 11 where he again found success, winning various events including an Auckland Championship and the ‘King Of The Springs’ Quarter Midget title.

At the age of 15, Michael was given a dispensation to compete in the full sized Midget ranks, where he won both races of his debut night from the rear of the field.

At the age of 17, Michael began driving for Brett Morris of Seamount Enterprises, and they achieved one of the team’s major goals; winning a Midget feature event at Western Springs Speedway, the youngest driver ever to do so.

Likewise, gaining a drive with the newly formed Seamount Racing Team was the turning point in his career, as Michael now had the backing needed to pursue his Speedway career on a more serious level.

Michael finished the 2001 – 2002 New Zealand season on a high, winning the Heritage Shield on the final night of the season at Western Springs, finishing 2nd to new team mate Bryce Townsend in the Waikato Championship and then became the youngest driver ever to win the New Zealand Midget Grand Prix, in Stratford.

Michael Pickens had well and truly arrived.

Michael is currently New Zealand's leading open wheel driver with feature wins in the USA, Australia and New Zealand.

For more information about Michael Pickens and for a complete and detailed resume please email Michael under the contact icon.